Permanent is better than temporary, right? Not so for the millions of companies looking to ramp up their temporary hiring efforts. They, like you, know that temp workers can offer some very real benefits – along with a competitive advantage.

But, just like your full-time positions, you can’t just hire anyone for your temporary job openings. You need to ensure you bring the right people on board from the start. How can you do that?

Here are the 5 secrets you need to help you succeed:

#1: Create great job descriptions.

You need skilled, reliable workers. But, as a provider of temp services in the Houston, Texas area, Murray Resources knows if your job descriptions are vague, too long, or poorly worded, you’re not going to attract the best applicants.

Instead, you need to make sure your descriptions are short, sweet and crystal clear. Also, for the sake of brevity, avoid any descriptions or language that a temporary worker doesn’t really need to know.

#2: Start small.

Before you bring on a team of 10 temporary workers for a mission critical project, start off smaller. Bring on a couple workers for a specific project and see how it works out. That way, you can assess their skills and abilities – as well as your need for them – without having a huge impact on your company if it doesn’t work out.

#3: Break the ice with employees.

One of the biggest obstacles to temporary hiring can be your full-time staff. If you bring in temp workers, they may feel threatened and worry that their job security is in jeopardy.

That’s why it’s important to talk with your people ahead of time to explain why you’re bringing in temporary workers and what you expect from your full-time staff (a welcoming attitude, cooperation, etc.) during the process.

#4: Make sure you’re protected.

If you’re not working with a temp staffing service in Houston – one who would handle all the legal documents and paperwork for you – then you need to ensure you have a contract in place with any workers before you bring them on board.

Your contract should include the scope of the work you’re going to have them do, agreed upon start and end dates, payment, and how they’ll be paid. Before you have them sign anything, be sure to consult with your business attorney to ensure key points are covered.

#5: Partner with a temp staffing service.

That said, it’s much easier to partner with a staffing service right here in Houston, Texas, when you want to bring temporary workers on board – especially if it’s on a regular basis. They can handle all the recruiting, screening, interviewing, testing and training – so you can focus on running your business.

Interested in learning more about how a temp staffing agency can help you? Call Murray Resources. As a provider of temp services to Houston, Texas businesses, our extensive database of over 8,000 candidates allows us to identity proven performers who can step in and make an immediate contribution to your growth and productivity goals. Contact us today to learn more or get started.